Northern Kentucky St. Vincent de Paul assistance programs.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul can provide social services and emergency assistance to the poor and low income in northern Kentucky. The charity, its churches and conferences are located in numerous towns and cities in the region and can provide everything from free food to referrals to other local and federal government resources.
During the colder winter months, a coat donation program operates in cities such as Covington and Newport. It relies on donations and local businesses to contribute winter attire. People from the community will drop off gently used or new winter coats at a nearby center. Those items are then distributed from many churches and St. Vincent locations across Northern Kentucky to children and other working poor families.
Free fans and air conditioners are offered from the Summer Breeze Program. This may be able to assist those individuals, including seniors, that have to fight the heat and humidity of summer with no comfort of having an air conditioner or fan to help them. Saint Vincent will use any cash donations from the community to purchase box fans and air conditioners. All of these items will be given to clients demonstrating a medical need for that assistance. The program will normally run from the April to August time frame. Residents with a medical condition may also benefit.
Food is widely disbursed in Dayton, Kenton, and Campbell County. The main resource is the Heart Program, and it relies on donations from the community and businesses such as Kroger and local TV stations. The donated groceries and food is then given to those people in need throughout the area so that they can feed their families. Special holiday programs are offered as well to the low income so that they can get a good Thanksgiving, Easter or Christmas dinner.
Additional Christmas assistance is offered from the Adopt a Family program. Many businesses and people from the region also donate to this St. Vincent program in an effort to ensure everyone can have a joyous holiday. Churches and volunteers from St. Vincent will find a family in need in Kenton County or surrounding areas, and the donor will provide clothing, toys or other gifts for the children. The participating donor receives the satisfaction of knowing that they assisted a child and put a smile on their face on Christmas morning.
Additional emergency assistance, some of which is financial, can address the following needs. Individuals can apply for rental or utility bill assistance. Basic needs can be met from clothing vouchers or free food pantries in northern Kentucky. Some basic health care type resources can be administered by the Society of Saint Vincent, including medical equipment assistance.
There are several different places to turn to in the region to apply or more information. While resources are limited, St. Vincent will try to enroll people into the programs above or refer them to other resources.
- 518 Barkley Street, Falmouth, Kentucky 41040 is open five days per week. Call the agency at 859-654-2444.
- The Campbell County location is at 712 Sixth Avenue, Dayton, KY 41074. Call 859-431-5455 for intake.
- 906 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071 is open Monday - Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM. Call 859-261-9201 to apply for assistance.
- 2655 Crescent Springs Road, Covington, Kentucky 41017. Kenton County residents can dial this St. Vincent center at 859-341-3212.
- 2655 Crescent Springs Road, Covington Kentucky 41017, (859) 341-3212
Or dial the main assistance number for all of northern Kentucky. This can be reached at 859-341-3219. You can also submit a request for assistance using their online website.
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